Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Lewis Stone | ... | Judge Hardy | |
Mickey Rooney | ... | Andy Hardy | |
Cecilia Parker | ... | Marian Hardy | |
Fay Holden | ... | Mrs. Hardy | |
Ann Rutherford | ... | Polly Benedict | |
Sara Haden | ... | Aunt Milly | |
Helen Gilbert | ... | Rose Meredith | |
Terry Kilburn | ... | 'Stickin' Plaster | |
John T. Murray | ... | Don Davis | |
George P. Breakston | ... | 'Beezy' (as George Breakston) | |
Charles Peck | ... | Tommy | |
Sidney Miller | ... | Sidney | |
Addison Richards | ... | Mr. Benedict | |
Olaf Hytten | ... | Mr. Higgenbotham | |
Erville Alderson | ... | Bailiff |
Young Andy develops a crush on his drama teacher. When his play is chosen as the school's annual production, Andy seizes the opportunity to spend as much time as possible with his pretty teacher. Meanwhile, Judge Hardy has his own problems when he gets conned into forming a phony aluminum corporation. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
Andy Hardy is, as usual, an embarrassing teen to watch in "Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever". Why? Well, he's fallen in love with his drama teacher and now he's acting insufferable after having written a play for his high school. It really is rather cringe-worthy...even compared to the other Andy Hardy films. Trust me on this...it's a bit painful to watch!
The Hardy films usually have several plots going on simultaneously. Other plots involve Polly (Ann Rutherford) having a handsome Ensign and Olympic champion staying with her family as well as Judge Hardy's unwise decision to invest in a local Bauxite mine run by some apparent swindlers.
Overall, this is an okay entry into the series but certainly not among the best. Most of the problem is the creepy romance Andy wants with this much older teacher...which today seems even creepier.